Tan France’s Spiced Ginger Cake

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar fat content.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

crystallized ginger

🥗Healthier: fresh ginger

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Fresh ginger can add moisture and flavor at a lower cost.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lower-calorie alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a standard loaf pan.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, mixed spice, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, combine the molasses, maple syrup, brown sugar, and butter. Over medium heat, cook the mixture while continuously stirring until the sugar has fully dissolved. Do not boil!

Add the sugar mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

Slowly add the egg, milk, and candied ginger to the batter. Do not over mix.

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.

For the glaze: In a small bowl, microwave the corn syrup for 15-20 seconds then stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Cooking Techniques

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